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Experienced Minnesota Truck Accident Attorneys

McEwen & Kestner is a private firm headquartered in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Through a hands-on, highly personal approach, we have recovered millions of dollars for clients. You’ll always work directly with one of our experienced attorneys, from the first day of representation until the day your case is resolved. Unlike larger, impersonal firms, we never hand off your claim to a paralegal.

Minnesota truck accident attorney Peter KestnerAttorney, Peter Kestner

Peter Kestner has extensive experience with truck accident cases, both as a private attorney and representative for trucking companies. Before forming his own law firm, Peter served for 10 years as a claims adjuster and litigation manager with one of the largest tractor trailer insurers in the U.S.Through an additional insurer, he managed personal injury claims nationwide for several notable trucking companies.

In 2001, Peter began representing individuals injured by negligent trucking companies. Peter has been a frequent speaker on trucking topics to the Minnesota Association of Justice and has published many articles on trucking topics.

His intimate knowledge of the truck industry, the Federal regulations that govern it and knowledge of the inner workings of trucking insurance companies give McEwen & Kestner a unique edge and those injured in trucking accidents a distinct advantage.

Education: Peter earned his B.S. from Skidmore College in 1989, and his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2001 and holds a professional designation in insurance (CPCU).

Professional membership Include:

  • American Association for Justice
  • Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
  • Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
  • State and local bar associations
  • Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America

 

personal injury attorney Greg McEwen
Attorney, Gregory McEwen

Gregory McEwen has the distinction of being both voted by his peers as one of the Super Lawyers in Minnesota for the last Six years. He’s earned this designation for obtaining consistent results for his clients.

As one of the most successful attorneys in the country, he has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for injured victims.

Mr. McEwen has focused his career on complex, high stakes personal injury litigation and his commitment to his client’s best interests is legendary.

He has appeared on public radio, television, and numerous times in newspapers, including a case that was highlighted in the New York Times.

Media Apearances

  • KARE TV (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
  • KSTP TV (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
  • WCCO TV (Minneapolis St. Paul)
  • Minnesota Lawyer
  • New York Times
  • Pioneer Press (St. Paul)
  • Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
  • Forum (Fargo, ND)
  • Herald (Grand Forks, ND)
  • Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., with honors (1996)
  • Concordia College, B.A.
  • Luther Seminar, M.Div.

Education: Greg earned his B.A. from concordia college and his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1996. Greg also has a master of divinty degree Luther Seminary.

Professional Memberships Include:

  • Board of Directors of the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Attorneys Information Exchange Group
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Million Dollar Roundtable
  • American Inns of Court